The Deadly Charm

Part 16 : Blossoming love

Plan a launch party

            Natharinee sat at her desk in the company conference room, sipping coffee from her favorite cup. Her eyes were focused on her notebook screen as she typed out the details for the company's new product launch party.

            Akira and Natharinee had recently been assigned to manage the guest arrangements for the upcoming launch event this Saturday night. It was a major occasion, with important guests from partner companies and the management of renowned department stores in Thailand invited.

            "How are you doing, Nat?" Akira asked, opening the door and offering a small smile before taking a seat across from her.

            "Almost finished," Natharinee replied, sending the document to her friend for review.

"But there are still many details that need to be sorted out."

            "This party is very important," Akira remarked.

            "Ah, we have to make it perfect," Natharinee said firmly.

            She showed Akira the party plan on her laptop screen, which displayed a map of the event location and the arrangement of various tables.

            "We should start by preparing the space and decorating it to look luxurious and impressive... and then..."

            The two of them worked diligently and with great focus, determined to make the company's new product launch party memorable and impressive for everyone.

            "Oh, what time is it?" Akira suddenly glanced at the clock, realizing they had been so engrossed in their planning that they had lost track of time.

            "Oh no, it's already 7:30 PM?" Natharinee was equally startled.

            "Nat, I think your phone has been ringing several times," Akira pointed out, noticing the cell phone vibrating incessantly.

            "Damn it, I forgot I had an appointment with that guy," Natharinee exclaimed, slapping her forehead and quickly gathering her things.

            "Did you have an appointment with Mr. Tee?" Akira asked, also hurriedly packing up as she remembered that Krittin would be coming to pick her up.

            "Let's hurry before we get into trouble," Natharinee said, grabbing her notebook and pulling Akira along.

They half-walked, half-ran toward the building's elevator, only to be interrupted by a voice.

"So you guys forgot about us, huh?"

Teerathep stood with his arms crossed, waiting in front of the elevator, while Krittin leaned against the wall, smiling joyfully.

"Sorry..." Natharinee approached Teerathep with an apologetic expression.

"Sorry I'm late," Akira said with a smile as she walked over to Krittin.

"Is everything alright? Are you hungry?" Krittin asked, taking Akira's notebook and holding it.

"Uh-huh."

"Then let's go get something to eat," Krittin said with a smile, reaching out to press the elevator button.

"Look, don't live in your own little world," Natharinee said, turning around with a dissatisfied look.

"Are you jealous of him?" Teerathep whispered, leaning in close.

"No, not at all," Natharinee snapped back.